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Rules and Regulations

Code of Conduct
The following rules and regulations apply to all =VX9= members.
These rules are subject to change, or be added to at any time; and if so, an announcement will be made on the =VX9= forum.

Cheating
Cheating is not tolerated in =VX9=! This includes past bans for cheating. Violation results in immediate expulsion from =VX9=.

Two Clanning
Belonging to two clans that play the same game COMPETITIVELY is not permitted. You are here or there, but not both as it isn't fair to either team.

Confidentiality
Giving information posted on a private =VX9= forum to anyone that doesn't have access to the private =VX9= forum is not permitted. Violation will be dealt with on a case by case basis, depending on severity.

Age Limit
=VX9= does have an age limit. which is 18 years old. Lying about your age to become a member of =VX9= is a violation. Rule is grand fathered. Violation results in immediate expulsion from =VX9=

Wearing of Rank and Tags
Your rank and the =VX9= tag will be worn in the following fashion on all =VX9= servers, at all times: Rank.?yourgamename?=VX9= There will be no spaces between the rank, your name, and the =VX9= tag.

Conduct

There will be no casting abusive insults to others over any communications device, ever, to anyone.

There will be no cheating accusations directed towards others, over any communications device, ever, to anyone.

There will be no use of vulgarity over the text chat in our servers. Violation will be dealt with on case basis, depending on severity.

All members are expected to be good sportsmen.

If you can quote our rules, you can follow them!

=VX9= Rank Structure

Abreviation

Rank

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Rct

Recruit

Pvt

Private

PFC

Private First Class

Spc

Specialist

Cpl

Corporal

Sgt

Sergeant

SSgt

Staff Sergeant

SFC

Sergeant First Class

MSgt

Master Sergeant

1Sgt

First Sergeant

SGM

Sergeant Major

CSM

Command Sergeant Major

WO1

Warrant Officer 1

CW2

Chief Warrant Officer 2

CW3

Chief Warrant Officer 3

CW4

Chief Warrant Officer 4

CW5

Chief Warrant Officer 5

2Lt

Second Lieutenant

Lt

First Lieutenant

Capt

Captain

Maj

Major

LtCol

Lieutenant Colonel

Col

Colonel

*Gen

Brigadier General

**Gen

Major General

***Gen

Lieutenant General

****Gen

General

*****Gen

General of =VX9=

Levels of Responsibility of Ranks
This Subject is to define what is expected from each rank.

Maj-Gen. usually hold the position of your COs, XOs, and your Department Heads.

Capt-Col usually hold the position of your Divisional Officers. They have the Commanding Role such as Team Captains of ladders and Supervisors to lower grade officers. They also have collateral duties such as Recruiting Officer, Technical support, Administration, and are responsible to appoint a divisional Sgt.. They ensure that policy is being enforced.

2Lt-Lt are mainly assistant to your Capt. and are Jr. grade officer in the learning process. But also can take on the role as divisional officers as well. Most of their tasks involve Technical Support (Such as Game Techs and Server Techs).

ALL OFFICERS RETAIN THE RIGHT TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. Note: Remember this is a double edged sword, so don't cut yourself fool.

Warrant Officers are technical experts in a specialized field, but are limited duty officers and do not hold a commanding role, nor VOTE ON POLICIES.

1Sgt-SGM are your leading Sgt. They must make sure that everyone below them are following policy.

SFC-SSgt are your Supervisors of your enlisted ranks and often lead teams and matches. They ensure that everyone gets the proper information on match times and server IPs. They also take on collateral duties on the behalf of the Divisional Officer like recruiting and server admin.

Sgt are members that fulfill the minimal requirements of collateral duties and contribution.

Promotion elegibility Guidelines
Now, none of these are set in stone, and there are always circumstances and exceptions made at the discretion of the officer core.

Pvt-Cpl is a 1 month period between each rank with some participation required.

Sgt-CW5 is a 3 month period between each rank with moderate participation required.

** OFFICER RANKS **Officers must be nominated by Admin Staff and approved by =VX9= CO.

2Lt-Capt- is a 3 month period in between each rank with fair participation required.

Capt-*Gen is a 6 month period between each rank with good participation required.

*Gen-**Gen is a 9 month period between each rank with great participation required.

**Gen-***Gen is a 12 month period between each rank with great participation required.

***Gen-****Gen 18 month period between rank with superb participation required.

****Gen-*****Gen is a 24 month period between rank. Must give up your first born.

Roles Within the Organization

The CO of =VX9= is Ripper who has Overall responsibility of the organization. =VX9= CO responsibility is looking after morale, discipline, and efficiency of the entire organization. He must insure that the orders and tasks given to an individual are being FULFILLED by the OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS of the organization. DEPARTMENT OFFICERS IN CHARGE (OIC's) and DIVISION CO's & XO's report directly to the =VX9= CO.

The =VX9= XO's are BigDawg, GreenEyed & darkmatter who are second in command. =VX9= XO responsibilities are the same as the CO's in his absence. They speak on the CO's behalf when he is not available.

DEPARTMENT OIC's are Officers appointed by the =VX9= CO. Each department is an area of responsibility for the growth and management of the Community.